How To Fix GL320 - Receiver field &: Neither sender field nor substitution activity defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Receiver field &: Neither sender field nor substitution activity defined

What causes this issue?

You have entered neither a sender field nor a substitution activity for
a field movement to field &V1&. This means that the field might not be
filled.
This is only necessary if you want to fill the field via a user exit.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Assign a sender field or a rollup substitution activity to the
receiver field if you do not want it to be filled via a user exit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL320 - Receiver field &: Neither sender field nor substitution activity defined ?

  The SAP error message GL320 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the substitution rules in the system. Specifically, it means that for the specified receiver field, neither a sender field nor a substitution activity has been defined. This typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, where substitutions are used to modify or enhance the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The substitution rules for the specified field have not been properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: The sender field that should trigger the substitution is not defined or is incorrectly mapped.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being processed does not meet the criteria set in the substitution rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substitution Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to review the substitution rules.
  Ensure that the sender field is defined correctly and that it corresponds to the receiver field in question.
  
  
  
  Define Sender Field:
  
  If the sender field is missing, you need to create or modify the substitution rule to include the appropriate sender field that will trigger the substitution.
  
  
  
  Review Substitution Activities:
  
  Ensure that the substitution activities are correctly defined and activated. If necessary, create new activities that align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the substitution to ensure that it works as expected. You can do this by simulating the document processing that triggers the substitution.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on setting up substitutions and understanding the specific fields involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB28: Configuration of substitution rules.
  OBD2: Configuration of document types and their associated rules.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If standard substitution does not meet your needs, consider implementing user exits or BAdIs (Business Add-Ins) to customize the behavior.
  
  
  Testing Environment: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid disruptions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GL320 error and ensure that your substitution rules are functioning correctly.